Mechanic – Line / Phase Maintenance (AH-64E)

Job Title: Mechanic – Line / Phase Maintenance (AH-64E)

Salary: Negotiable dependent upon experience (tax free)

Location: Abu Dhabi

We currently have a vacancy to join a leading provider of comprehensive aviation services based in the Middle East, as a Mechanic – Line / Phase Maintenance (AH-64E). The role will be based in Abu Dhabi and offers a full relocation package for the successful candidate.

The company specialises in delivering customised aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, logistics and supply chain services to military and civil aviation customers across the region. Whilst their head office is based in Abu Dhabi, they have a number of operational facilities across various UAE military bases and aviation sites. The company plays a key role in supporting the UAE Armed Forces and other regional air forces. They support a wide range of both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft including military helicopters such as Black Hawks, Chinooks and Apaches as well as transport aircraft such as C130 Hercules. Their services include line and base maintenance, avionics, airframe and engine repair and comprehensive logistical support.

Reporting to the Supervisor for all aspects of aircraft, facility, tool and equipment, and administrative requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist the maintenance supervisor to accomplish the company’s mission.

• Performs inspection, servicing, and repair of aircraft and equipment IAW applicable technical publications and local policies and procedures. Assists in ensuring aircraft and equipment are maintained in a high state of mission readiness.

• Impart the knowledge of duties and responsibilities in such a manner (advice support and OJT training) to permit assimilation of the customer’s trainees; the final aim being to enable the customer’s technicians to attain gradual full capacity to carry out maintenance.

• Completes all forms, records, and documents recording aircraft maintenance activities IAW DA PAM 738-751, applicable technical publications, and local policies and procedures.

• May be requested to perform rated and/or non-rated crew member duties to facilitate completion of maintenance activities such as Maintenance Test Flights, Maintenance Operational Checks, and operation of diagnostic equipment during ground and/or flight (subject to completion of a flight physical).

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Lead.

Benefits Include:

• A competitive salary (tax free)

• Medical insurance (including optical and dental) for employee and their family

• Visa

• Education allowance for up to 3 children- 30,000AED per child

• Annual leave ticket allowance for employee and eligible dependents

• 30 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays

• Outbound flights paid for- up to 2 adults and 3 children

• Paid hotel accommodation for 2 weeks upon arrival

• Shipping allowance of 15,000AED (paid upon completion of probation period)

• Housing allowance advance/ loan available

• End of service payment (21 days salary after 1 years’ service and accrued up to 5 years’ service then 30 days salary for each year after 6 years) paid upon leaving the company

About You:

• FAA A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) License / Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license is preferred.

• High School Diploma Graduation from military or Military 15R Course or commercial / military aircraft maintenance or airframe repair course preferred.

• Completion of military or commercial aviation corrosion prevention course preferred.

• Computer skills – Microsoft Office and Oracle LMS.

• Be able to read, write and understand English.

• Must have good knowledge of Special Operations mission requirements, equipment and maintenance programs.

• Strong program management background with a good understanding of contract law and terminology used in aviation contracts.

• A good working knowledge of all computer applications.

• Strong charismatic and delegating attributes.

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